Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2018
WebAdvisor Title
Surgical Pharmacology
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
A study of medications used in the operating room with an emphasis on the common drugs used in the surgical area. This course examines the administration, actions, interactions, side effects, and terminology of perioperative medications. Included are legal responsibilities of the surgical technologist and common calculations performed in a sterile field. The student must present two reports as well as complete a term paper.
Pre-requisites
SRG-101, BIO-234, AH-100
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No